Ever wanted to walk, well swim, on the wild side? You don’t get much better than going shark diving in South Africa.

These days, shark cage diving is so common that we take it for granted that such an activity exists. South Africa is a top shark diving destination and while you can dive reefs all over the world, we are the only country other than Australia where you can see Great White Sharks while cage diving. We are also home to some of the most diverse populations of sharks in the world. Which makes us the top shark diving destination, and a must visit for all divers!

The coast of South Africa, and Mozambique come to think of it, is home to so many different marine species that diving becomes an ocean safari. Shark cage diving remains the safest way to get up close to the mighty Great White, but the Great White is not the only shark worth seeing!

Before you take the plunge, just how much do you know about this marine species?

Great White Shark cage diving in South Africa gives the diver the best opportunity possible to get up close and personal with this sea creature.

The Great White Shark is considered to be one of the ocean's most feared predators. So many misconceptions have arisen over the years about this seemingly fearsome animal. It’s the massive size of this shark along with something about row upon row of razor sharp teeth, and perhaps the memories of the iconic movie Jaws, that has given this sea creature a bad reputation.